The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser (1884-1942), 11 August 1931
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Title Section19 1931-08-11 1 The Singapore Free Press SO. 13,411. ESTABLISHED 1835. SINGAPORE, S.S. TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 1981. 20 PAGES DAILY. 10 CENTS.19 words
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Article308 1931-08-11 1 Pointing out that three million fewer voters voted for the opposition than a year ago Dr. Bruening interprets the recent plebiscite vote as an indication that the radical wave is ebbing m Germany Page 11. When the N.D.L. liner Lahn arrived m London recently H was revealed308 words
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Article1106 1931-08-11 1 We have no European shops m our small town, with large glass windows, where wares are spread m sober restraint and neat anray, —each article with its price so clearly marked that there is no use for friendly barter, and the sharpening of wits1,106 words
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Advertisement237 1931-08-11 1 BIGIA TEA llringrs the freshness •nd fragrance of the Malayan gardens direct to your home. RAFFLES HOTEL THE BEST ACCOMMODATION IN TOWN MODERN SANITATION TO-NIGHT Dinner and Dance MONIA LITTER'S CELEBRATED ORCHESTRA. Jj GRILL ROOM "i SPECIAL DISH TO-NIGHT •ROAST CARRE OP LAMB A LA PARISIENNE J CARROTS A LA237 words
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Advertisement242 1931-08-11 1 EUROPE HIHOTEL **Renowiied by Recommendation" < SPECIAL NOTICE. THE MANAGEMENT HAVE MUCH PLEASURE IN ANNOUNCING THAT ON AND AFTER THURSDAY, AUGUST «th, ROBERT DRESCHER'S FAMOUS VIENNESE ORCHESTRA WILL PLAY ON THE VERANDAH AND DURING MEALS, AND THE EUROPE HOTEL NEW DANCE ORCHESTRA, UNDER THE LEADERSHIP OF MR. R. H. LAMBIE,242 words
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Advertisement134 1931-08-11 1 LATEST ADVERTISEMENTS Hotel announcements Page 1. Wise motorists Simoniz Page 11. Ball programme pencils from M.P.H. Page 20. Celtex cellular underwear from Robinson's— Page 11. Invitation lawn tennis tournament at Johore —Page 2. Auction sale of shipchandkr's stock by Powell and Co. Page 2. De Reszke cigarettes the aristocrat of134 words
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Advertisement11 1931-08-11 1 There is no better Tea than BIGIA TEA GROWN IN MALAYA11 words
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Article460 1931-08-11 2 Singapore. Aug. I. Thi prices, quoted are generally those current ♦it Clyde Terrace Market. At the other markets there may be small variations MEAT rt<-ef steak < Round > Kt'ti 48 Beef stew or curry do 4? Pork, lean do 47 Pork, lean and fa: Ist quality460 words
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Advertisement377 1931-08-11 2 I ami aaaW V^a^aaaa* J The Art of dainty service I makes i S The j j CA PITOL j Restaurant* the outstanding rendezvous J m Town. FOR TABLE RESERVATION J RING 4906 J BUSINESS GOES WHERE IT IS INVITED J I AND STAYS WHERE IT IS WELL I TREATED.377 words
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Advertisement536 1931-08-11 2 TENDERS. SINGAPORE MUNICIPAL NOTICE. TENDERS. NOTICE is hereby given that tenders are now invited for the following materials or sei vices, and that particulars of such tenders may be obtained In tht> Tender Room, Municipal Offices: Sale of Scrap Iron. etc. at Municipal Qas Works. Kallang Road. Date of Closing.536 words
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Advertisement451 1931-08-11 2 NOTICES OPEN INVITATION TENNIS TOURNAMENT. An open invitation tennis tournament will be held on the Hard Courts of the Johore Civil Service Club and the Johore Club, commencing on Saturday. August 29th. and continuing on Sunday. August 30th. Play to commence at 3.30 p.m. on each day. and the following451 words
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Advertisement360 1931-08-11 2 s Foods The 'Auenburys' Foods are particularly suited to the feeding of babies m hot climates. They are germ free, and being simply and easily prepared by the addition of boiling water, their use gives I complete independence of doubtful milk supply, and is an absolute guarantee against infantile diarrhoea360 words
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Page 2 Miscellaneous
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Miscellaneous220 1931-08-11 2 THE WEEK Tucv:Jay. 11th. High Water. 09.40. 7.4 ft 19.51. 8.5 ft. Crrman Constitution Day: Reception at German Consulate. Union Building. 11 a.m. Football: Reserve Div. Gloucesters vs. Malays Stadium: Div 11. Fraser and Neave's vs. Post Office at S.H.B. Singapore Psychological Association, Adelphi Hotel ft.ll p.m. Wednesday, 12th. Hifch220 words
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Article1258 1931-08-11 3 SCIENCE'S WAY A Famous Novelist's Fantasy A cheerful speaker at a Labour meeting reIt ?ntly told iiis colleagues that the time was coming when, if they were properly organised, they might never have to work, at all, writes Sir Max Pemb?rton m Evening News. Fatuous as1,258 words
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Article512 1931-08-11 3 Westinghouse Does it by Machine When the good times return and the c I question of parking space again pokes i 'its head, the Westinghouse parking machii is coming m for close attention. I For now the invention has been tried 01 It has proved that it512 words
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Article78 1931-08-11 3 I The Kuala Lipis Magistrate, Capt. North I Hunt, M.C.S.. held an inquest last Friday on a male Tamil named Govindasamy, a patient m the Kuala Lipis Hospital, who died after falling m a drain. After recording the evidence of Mr. V. A. White, the dresser on duty m the78 words
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Article410 1931-08-11 3 Dash by Liner, Plane, and Car ld Guildfcrd. July 2. Ip A lathers three-thousand miles dash acie ross the Atlantic to t*ie beside of I- is little :on. who is lying between life and death it. ended here to-night. at Mr. J. D. Mooney. vice-president of GenerXl al Motors410 words
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Article211 1931-08-11 3 A Tutor Who Built up a £5f>,000 Business I i At the London Bankruptcy Court \fr. Rejgistrar Mellor suspended for thri" months i the discharge of Reginald Brandon Tyre, of Cremorne-mansions. Ashburnham road Chelsea. who was adjudged a bankrupt on March 23 last with ranking liabilities of211 words
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Article14 1931-08-11 3 1 Religion is indispensable— Signor Mussolini.. J La politique, c'est moi. Signor Mussolini, f14 words
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Article703 1931-08-11 3 One can be ver> lonely m a Central African forest. One can be M lonely m London. To walk down Oxford-street, Rogent-street ~r the StranJ without knowing one soul amtmi; those crowds is, I reel, a greater loneliness. I have experienced both, and I know. Patched with thirst m the703 words
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Advertisement202 1931-08-11 3 If !u- proof of an ointment is its healing Ihe experiences t)f people all over the V Bp^»A »h< is positive proof of the supremacy of t rmolen* ;i> .1 quick and sure healer of Ife' MA. »k yd ,n smarting, instantly soothing, tissuemv; (lerinolenc is an ideal ointment for202 words
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Advertisement18 1931-08-11 3 EMPLOY RENOLD CHAIN DRIVES ss^. fly Stocked 19:. UNITED ENGINEERS LIMITED. (Incorporated m the Straits Settlements). SINGAPORE BRANCHES.18 words
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Article1520 1931-08-11 4 T. STANHOPE SPRIGG - T. STANHOPE SPRIGG (By Fighting 'Plane does 384 M.P.H. during Trials WHEN Mr. and Mrs. Richard Humble recently arrived m London after flying from Capetown m 18 days they created something of a sensation by informing the waiting deputation of pressmen that their 10,290 miles1,520 words
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Article515 1931-08-11 4 From Villain to Hero |TP FROM villainy. Such is the record held by Paul Lukas, to-day one of the screen's most popular players. He is one of a small list of players a list which includes only William Powell. George Bancroft and a mere handful of others whose515 words
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Article118 1931-08-11 4 American Application Refused [Prom Our Own Correspondent] London, July 16. An application by the American Lawn Bowling Association for membership was declined at the annual meeting of the International Bowling Board at Westcliffe-on-Sea. It was also decided not to enter for the Olympic games at Los Angeles m118 words
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Article1300 1931-08-11 4 Britain's Unemployment Insurance Crises Outside Ordinary Calculations THIS is the second article by Mr. Cyril Arthur Player, who has been investigating the unemployment insurance question m Britain. BY C. A. PLAYER London. g^% OMPULSORY insurance, estabV>ilished m 1911, was a contract among three parties: employed, employer and tax-payer (the State).1,300 words
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Article, Illustration17 1931-08-11 4 FIELD WORK of a new kind. German soldiers engaged on the land during the farmers' busy season.17 words
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Article1093 1931-08-11 4 BUT LIKES MICKY HOUSE That Great Intellectual Playwright In an Evening News interview m London with Luigi Pirandello, at 64 one of the world's most notable dramatists, author of "Six Characters m Search of an Authur" and "Henry IV. M Formerly a professor m Rome, he began1,093 words
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Article626 1931-08-11 4 [Free Press Special] (BY GEORGE CECQi TVER slnoe the protection 1859, at the Theatre Ljrlqu, Part opera has been ascribed U> Oounol H figured on the title-page <,: orl J/ and he accepted the congrr li.'.tionTrfJ 601 academicians and leading Wcla T™* whom declared that, if626 words
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Article147 1931-08-11 4 Young Man's Rise Fame Robert tfmttomery't Bfound of v,u the pan year, and ll Eukn way. thto jwuns receive more tan B the Metro-G.ldw.-M leading rota oppotf it htt been Mom to play M nmm dll pathv wlvia'V". parts'." No belle* House contribute m than any of bll147 words
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Article1899 1931-08-11 5 CRAMPED GAOLS The Material of Offence The report on the treatment of jtfvenile offenders m Federal Prisons m the United States throws additional light on the American penal system. This system is described m the following Times article, which gives a clue to the causes of1,899 words
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Article445 1931-08-11 5 And a Story About an Attempt to Kill Him A professor of economics who wen:, m for property deals m the West End, and who declared that someone had recently tried to assassinate him, attended at the London Bankruptcy Court for his public examination. I He is445 words
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Article29 1931-08-11 5 It is understood that the Kedah Police Medal has been awarded to ex-Inspector Mat Noor, who retired a few years ago with over thirtyyears of service to his credit.29 words
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Article361 1931-08-11 5 Popular Writers' Widows Also m Civil List Well-kncvn authr rs and the widows of popular writers are among the 20 recipients of civil pensions granted during the year ended March 31. the list of which, totalling £1.200, has just been issued. It includes grants of £100 each361 words
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Advertisement296 1931-08-11 5 Pocket Pen H and Desk Pen A Duofold serves two purposes. Remove the taper, slip Hk n the pocket cap, carry your favorite desk pen with you. I^XVk Only Parker Desk Sets V\ fia%c thls money -saving '■,S .H feature. Ask your dealer n s In i to demonstrate the296 words
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Advertisement271 1931-08-11 5 NOW THEN MERE IS THE FIRST SELECTION OF PICKED, GOOD USED CARS AT SPECIALLY REDUCED PRICES THIS WEEK ONLY. AUSTIN 12 TOURER. RUNS VERY WELL. TYRES GOOD FOR SEVERAL ft* A THOUSAND MILES. APPEARANCE, UPHOLSTERY H| If I AND HOOD O.K. Vf TV" CHRYSLER "SIX" TOURER. RUNS EXCELLENTY. TYRES GOOD.271 words
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Article922 1931-08-11 6 WHAT THE AGENCY DOES Thousands of Cinema Displays [From Oi'.r Own Correspondent! London, July 16. The article m the Singapore Free Frees of June 16 on the activities of the Malayan Agency In London m "advertising Malaya" has been much appreciated by everybody connected with this organisation922 words
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Article143 1931-08-11 6 In one of the greatest and most thrilling individual matches ever seen on an Australian golf course. Jim Perrier, at Rose Bay defeated the title holder (E. L. Apperly) m the final of the N.S.W. amateur golf championship, on the last green. At that stage, Ferrier was 1143 words
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638 1931-08-11 6 HARLEY-STREET "QUEUES" So Many People go Direct to a Specialist The family doctor is another of England's rapidly-disappearing institutions, and this do>pite the fact that the ordinary man was nevei so ready to seek medical advice as he is to-day. The modem craze for specialists638 words
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Article120 1931-08-11 6 ProgniMn; 4 Dril radtaf Angus! iftti Tuesday. 5 p.m Bukil I (MjO.l Coy. Pmctin C Drill Hall "F «lto»»3 C I mg. Ml pjn I )n11 Hal Recruits, H.O. Twinii Wrt( >c Sand T*bfc X- IG Training- Recruita »x i Hall. MG Pi. Hurt Wednesdaj Ul p.n120 words
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Advertisement340 1931-08-11 6 TRYBOVRILAND I p MILK I ~2> A spoonful of Bovril stirred (j^ff&jW m into a glass of milk— hot or cold srj£^£^\ —makes a delicious beverage. jl It is a combination of food <^^^' Bh^. elements unique m their diges- g; r ~~7^l a\ ttbilitv and high nutrition. For I340 words
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Advertisement236 1931-08-11 6 i P^'jltPw 9^ j^BMH fe^^^^^Bi^ Wvfe^^^^l '*3Jra^KJKWMMfIH^B From all over the world comes appreciation from inrn and women of these delightful cigarettes the well-bred Virginia cigarette that cannot harm the throat. CORK. IVORY TIPPED OR PLAIN. Sole Agents Penang, Siiiftap#rf, HENRY WAUGH CO., LTD., Kuala Luapnr, I^.h Sfein Sufferers PR£S<»aPTION236 words
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Article834 1931-08-11 7 DISCONCERTING DIALOGUE Clytemnestra Beats the Warder "Say, what cute little cuts!" She was very pretty and very American. Her hair was an aureole of sunbeams under a tiny black hat. and the draughts eddying througl the crypt of the Chapel of St. John whipped834 words
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Article107 1931-08-11 7 Closed By Public Safety Bureau Hankow, July 22. The Public Safety Bureau has again evinced an interest m the morals of the Chinese younger generation. An order was issued last Saturday ordering all cabarets and dancing halls immediately to suspend business. The Bureau decries the waste of the107 words
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Article736 1931-08-11 7 Some Membership Decrease The annual report for 1930-1931 of the Association of British Malaya which was presented at the meeting on July 22nd stated inter alia: The income amounted to £1.693 ss. Id., as against expenditure of £1.414 7s. 5d., leaving a surplus of £275 17s. Bd..736 words
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Article131 1931-08-11 7 Co-operation Not Likely Tokyo, July 31. While denying the reports appearing m the vernacular papers, purporting to give the gist of an interview between Baron Shidehara and Mr. Eugene Chen, an official spokesman has intimated that Baron Shidehaia had received a visit from Mr. Chen and that131 words
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Article54 1931-08-11 7 The Kedah Government Service will be losing one of its most senior officers m the person of Mr. If. P. d'Oliveiro, Health Officer, Kulim, who goes on leave prior to retirement next month. Mr. Oliveiro joined the service prior to the Anglo-Siamese Treaty of 1909 by which Siamese suzerainty was54 words
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Article112 1931-08-11 7 American Women Robbed m China Prkinp. July 25. Three American tourists, Mrs. Eamund Locket. Miss Catherine Carr. and Miss Palmer, •a-ere motoring to the Great Wall from Peking to-day when two bandits jumped on the run-ning-board of their car and fired a nrmber of shots, one grazing112 words
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Article122 1931-08-11 7 Vigorous Protest m Pastoral Letter Madrid. July 31. A vigorous protest jßainst his expulsion from Spain m Juno is made by Cardinal Segura. the Primale. m a pastoral letter issued from his place of exile m France, i He declares that he had the Pete's permission to122 words
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Article167 1931-08-11 7 Another Turret Uncovered Newrastle-upon-Tyne. July 7. Excavation along the line Ofl Hadrians Wall are being continued to the we^t of Mile Castle No. 17, which was revealed by the North of England Excavation Commission last week. Today workmen uncovered the massive stonework of Turret No. 17 about 550167 words
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Advertisement226 1931-08-11 7 Make germs powerless v ash m Lifebuoy is a 0 Ht you m any moment -^^s m i- a scientific weapon "^T EL 1 V "OTH*«S MIIITED, PORT tVULIGHT. EKGLAIH, fiS* IBiftii'*" *i T■ 11 that builds rPylb^K f° r the V- j^ w^siM^ tii tii i»p Mellin's Food, when226 words
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Advertisement18 1931-08-11 7 WILLS' M > I ;w.- for for /p^^^^SSEf/i^l/ CT"S. /ff J^ W_ W§M V /tf (AC MADE 1M ETNGLATSD18 words
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Article2439 1931-08-11 8 P. G. Wodehouse's Serial Free Press Exclusive Tete-a-Tete "with Interruptions 44/*OOD chap. Meech," said Tony, "but a of a snob. Never lets you forget he's come down m the world." "I wonder why he left Bremen's." "Its one of thos dark seciets so common i:i hairdre&sing2,439 words
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Article744 1931-08-11 8 GOVERNMENT'S DILEMMA She is Neither British Nor American A young British actress. Miss Joan Elkins. who married an American now finds herself a woman without a country. She cannot join her husband m America because the marriage doe:; not make her an American, and744 words
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Advertisement236 1931-08-11 8 I x' 1 isnt Q uak «r unless KmA l nas tne w ord <i^^H V^ H^<Pv Quaker on vC^^^ Ifll 17 n I^9B '!EB ■^fii\ ifl I Vf Quaker Oats is ac-^^^^i^^^^l^COOf(|^pl tually ready to eat m 2 l 2 minutes from the time the I uV^Tr^^^^^^^^ water boils,236 words
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Advertisement209 1931-08-11 8 Immediate Relief m DENGUE (Break-Bone Fever) A distinguished British physician recommends that to relieve the severe pain of Dengue m adults, three Genasprin tablets should be taken at the onset followed by one tablet every hour until ease is obtained. The tablets should not be swallowed whole but disintegrated m209 words
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Advertisement246 1931-08-11 9 VICTORIA MEMORAL ~M~ ~W~ A fc ~Y TO-NIGHT 9.30 p.m. TO-NIGHT. l>ositively The Last Recital SZIGETI nil WORLD-FAMOUS VIOLINIST. PROGRAMME:— IiKAHMS SONATA n MINOR. lIACONNE (FOR VIOLIN ALONE) BACH MOZART CONCERTO IN I). I FONTAINE IVARKTHISK SZYMANOWSKY VPRICE NO. XXIV PAGANINI BOOKING AT LITTLES SI. S2. .SI. THE S.S. POUCE246 words
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Advertisement139 1931-08-11 9 The BIG HOI'SK with the "Double Theatre Capacity" f £ls i TO-Nj GHT i 9".15 i Positively LAST NIGHT of the world-famous Stage" Tarce^* now the Biggest Scream of the Screen, "SO LONGI LETTY" WITH THE TALLEST AND FUNNIEST COMEDIENNE ON STAGE OR SCREEN CHARLOTTE GREENWOOD With a great cast139 words
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Advertisement316 1931-08-11 9 TELEPHONE N9 6909^ I I 6.15 TO-NIGHT i 9.15! Another Smashing Show I ENTERTAINMENT PLUS! Here's a red-blooded, action- I thriller Drama with a punch VIRILE DIFFERENT I LEW AYRES SUPERB STAR OF "ALL QUIET" I NOW BRINGS HIS DASH AND < DARE-DEVILRY, HIS TENSE, j THRILLING PERSON ALITY AGAIN316 words
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Article20 1931-08-11 10 LEONARD.— At the Maternity Hospital, Penang, on August 9th. to Mr. and Mrs. R. F. W. Leonard, a daughter.20 words
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Article757 1931-08-11 10 TUESDAY. AUGUST 11. 1931 HOSPITAL COSTS Hospital matters are inevitably of particular interest to the public m general since man and woman is always under the possibility some time or the other of having to be a patient. Out here they are more particularly of interest because757 words
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Article465 1931-08-11 10 As this is the last week of the Exhibition of Modern Interior Decoration, 21 Stamford Road. (Capitol Building) the time of closing will be extended to 5.30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. The Tungku Mahkota of Pahang. MH-!n-law of H.H. the Sultan of Perak. who is touring Europe, visited the465 words
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Article328 1931-08-11 10 LAST NIGHT'S RECITAL Another Brilliant Performance Joseph Szigeti enthralled another large audience at the Victoria Memorial Hall last night when he gave his final recital m Singapore. His playing was brilliant and the programme, although a heavy one, left the audience eager for more. Szigeti favoured them328 words
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Article529 1931-08-11 10 Malayan Expert at Home [From Our Own Correspondent] London, July 16. The Prison Authorities from Overseas who are visiting thus country had a very extensive programme mapped out for them by the Home Office. There are 25 authorities from all parts of the world including529 words
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Article120 1931-08-11 10 N. S. Wise, the Singapore lawn tennis player. was playing m the New Forest tournament m mail week, and the Thursday papers shewed that he had reached the fourth round cf the singles (beating Lt. J. W. Hale R.N. 10—8. 6 o m the tWrd round) and, with Miss M.120 words
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Article160 1931-08-11 10 UP-COUNTRY \iev s Specialists' Fee Scah Heduction Commenting on medir;,; the Malay Mail on Btturtftj J'' course of a leader: AMUoUffc hl officially, rumour Ls busy partment and it Ls Mid, vttfc whw know not. that an impendlm re will have the effect of ■n/thT^^ of the160 words
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Article398 1931-08-11 10 Secretary of State's Action Interviewed by a Fr-.' Ptm reprt*nuu* yesterday a high official m the medical servte of the Colony staled that M far as aw n plaint that it was MOMHIf to mat- trip to Java for specialist treatment or o exceptional reason mi eoaeemei398 words
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Article91 1931-08-11 10 Mr. Lowing Piper [M O-r Own Con )uhl Officer, which v. on Wednesday Jtt& July 28,h Rep. Colons. Prot*« tories. tactadlm Ma Dominica, ud MUM prominent The eb.^t Of t*» C an opportunny I of id.as of eOBW the insprcnr. mvthods m thJ i On Tiiesd.iv tt» ferencr91 words
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Article19 1931-08-11 10 Donations pi«Vi icknovtodfed Clubs Klanu Hnuul. Mrs 0 M Bert EX-S.TVUV X Malaya P. Simpson M19 words
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Advertisement154 1931-08-11 10 A A I L L L L S o o p p p p S BEER S SOLE AGENTS: CALDBECK, MACGREGOR CO., LTD., {Incorporated under the Companies' Ordinances of Hong Kong\. {Incorporated m Shanghai). 201 CANTONMENT ROAD. TELEPHONE 5371 5372. BY SPECIAL *^r*'JL 2» HM THE KIN APPOINTMENT TO OF154 words
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Advertisement51 1931-08-11 10 i j THE AVERAGE THIEF is simply out for what he can get, declares a detective. And eventually m for what he has got. A "GAFLAC" BURGLARY POLICY should be taken out to protect the contents of the home. GENERAL ACCIDENT, FIRE LIFE ASSURANCE CORPORATION, LTD. Hongkong Bank Chambers. Telephone51 words
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Article232 1931-08-11 11 jes< Support for Opposition Than a Year Ago PRI SSI A s KRH.KHNUIM fAILS > R. liter's Strvicel Berlin, Aug. 10. and Dr. Curtius were very .trrival from Rome and they ip at the failure of the return i>- BruenlDt stressed that three item voted for the232 words
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Article283 1931-08-11 11 l)ra>tic Action Follows Murder oi rohi'c Officers < r'r. Service 1 Berlin. Aug. 9. Uiiioiu between members of the < Ichsbanner organisation and Na »Wch ten peopk were seriously hurt. tod from Benfteaberi m Prussia. A •v arrested at Otnatemek ooffld with tlv police. Berlin, Later. pt.tms were283 words
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Article143 1931-08-11 11 lm Fanaticism Work 1 Service] Berlin. u<f 9. l a>« Plebiscite and m m canto!* vtre from j outran ln which. ""> coach,, s were >vn <*'i <mbankment. 19 people being injured) caused a tremendous sensation. There is a growing belief that the trainwreckers thought Dr. Bruening143 words
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Article347 1931-08-11 11 LIEUTENANT'S DEATH Baronet's Son Dies After Partridge Dinner London, August, 3. Superintendent Sucvell of the Surrey police has been tasting strychnine m powder, liquid and crystal form m his efforts to probe thoroughly the death of the son of Sir William Chevis. Lieutenant Chevis. a young artillery347 words
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Article157 1931-08-11 11 Staggering: Effect on Liverpool Market f Reuter's Service 1 London. Aug. 10. The Liverpool cotton market was staggered by the great increase m production set out m the official United States estimate on Sunday. Futures opened at about 100 points lower, equal to a penny a lb..157 words
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Article203 1931-08-11 11 British Successes Abroad I From Our Own Correspondent] London, July 16. It is good news from Assen. Holland, that Great Britain's motor cycling superiority was shown m every class of the International Circuit Races held there on Saturday. British riders smashed all previous European records for this203 words
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Article50 1931-08-11 11 Dies m Rescuing Drowning Girls Biarritz, Aug. 4. General sympathy has been aroused by the heroic death of the 17 years old son of the former Spanish Premier, General Berenguer. whe after saving two girls from drowning, perished himself m an attempt to save? a third girl.50 words
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Article469 1931-08-11 11 SEAMAN'S SHOCK "Man-Eater" Mistaken for Ship's Dog SHOT AT SUNRISE The crew of the North German Lloyd liner Lahn, now unloading m the London Docks tell a story of a man-eating tiger that escapee from its cage on board the liner m the Mediterranean and469 words
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Article118 1931-08-11 11 Mr. Parker-Crammer Overdue at Copenhagen |Reuter"s Service] Copenhagen, Aug. 9. Anxiety is felt for the safety of Mr. ParkerCrammer, the American airman, who was due here at noon from Lerwick (Shetland Islands) whence he left this morning. He has not yet arrived and there is no news118 words
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Article135 1931-08-11 11 £3,600 England-Australia Flights Now that official figures are available, it is easy to understand why there is such keen rivalry for the England-»Austilalia air maii contract (remarks the Sydney Referee). The two experimental ventures by Imperial Airways brought m £3600 worth of business. And it is a135 words
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Article69 1931-08-11 11 German Ex-Crown Prince's Son Off to Detroit Berlin, Aug. 3. The former Crown Prince's second son, Prince Louis Ferdinand, who recently passed the examination for a Doctorate m Philosophy, has apparently de uded to embark on a business career. The young Prince (who is 23) has69 words
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Article18 1931-08-11 11 IReuter's Service] Marseilles, Aug. 9. The American fliers, Boardman ar.d Polando arrived from Turkey to-day.18 words
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Article27 1931-08-11 11 A fparade and route march by combined Volunteers and Police was held m Kuala Lumpur on Friday evening, 680 mon turning out under Major B. J. Eaton.27 words
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Article475 1931-08-11 11 SAYA SAN CAPTURED Leader of the Tharrawady Rebellion Rangoon, Aug. 4. An official message distributed yesterday evening by the Associated Press says:— A telegram just received from Mandalay reports that U Nyana, leader of the Shan States rebellion, has been arrested and admits that he475 words
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Article27 1931-08-11 11 Our London rubber and tin price cable has been delayed m transmission and has not been received up to the time of going to press.27 words
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Article80 1931-08-11 11 Failure on Four Miles and Two Miles Figures London, Aug. 1. At the Glasgow Rangers sports meeting this afternoon Paavo Nurmi. running m specially framed handicaps, made attempts to beat two records, but failed m both. The first was his own world's record for four miles, which80 words
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Article118 1931-08-11 11 Possible Abandonment of Free Trade Copenhagen, Aug. 2. The possibility of Denmark abandoning her free trade policy and resorting to a protectionist tariff was outlined m a ncta'olp speech at Fredericia by the Minister of Onnmerco r d Industry, Mr. Chr. N. Hauge. who pointed Ouv that118 words
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Article114 1931-08-11 11 Unknown Drawings by Old Masters Vienna. July 8. A dispatch from Btlzbtirg r^oi'^ Uu discovery m the so-called Studienbiblicthek of the city cf three artists' ratchels containing 800 drawings of old Italian and Austrian masters and 400 etchings, the existence of which was previously unknown. It is114 words
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Article65 1931-08-11 11 Mr. C. G. Sollis. Inspector of Schools, Penang. was entertained on Friday afternoon by the staff cf the Education Department at a te:> party at Nanking Hotel, Penang. Speeches were delivered by Messrs S. Md. Yusoff, Chief Clerk, Education Office. Abdul Jalil bin H. Othman. Malay Assistant Inspector of Schools65 words
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Advertisement158 1931-08-11 11 This new cellular fabric is scientifically designed and woven to contain a vast number of minute air cells. |ifjk "EL I til "mffiW UNDERWEAR A SUre protection a^ rains t Summer J}£?t and sudden chill. The true "Aircell" weave at lowest cost— SINGLETS AND TRUNK DRAWERS Price $1.75 per Garment.158 words
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Article142 1931-08-11 12 NEAR BEER OR DOLE labour Federation Sidetracks Hoover MODIFY THE VOLSTEAD ACT I Renter's Service I New York. Aug. At the very moment when Mr. Hoover was reported to b«' seriously considering a federal unemployment insurance scheme to mitigate the hardships of tho unemployed m America the142 words
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Article430 1931-08-11 12 Ice-Breaker's Search for Amundsen I Renter's Service Moscow. Aug. 9. The Soviet ice-breaker Malyguin's starch for traces of Amundsen and the missing members of the crew of the airship Italia ha*, failed. Fog and compact ice baulked the Malyguin's plans to re?ch Karl Alexander Land, where the430 words
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Article129 1931-08-11 12 The Danger of Travel m the Balkans Belgrade. Aug. 4. A terrific tuplurimi which occurred on the Munu .•h-Zauri's-Bflin-udt* Express abo; t MVOH milts from Zemun killed one adult and one vhild. Several other pa>: enters were seriously injured. The explrxsion occurred m a through carriage from129 words
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Article172 1931-08-11 12 Dr. Barnes on Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement London, July 24. The dispute ngarding the St. Aidan's benefice m Birmingham has developed into a conflict on doctrine between the Archbishop of Canterbury and Dr. Barnts. It reply to Dr. Barnes's protest, the Archbishop wrote emphasising that he172 words
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Article87 1931-08-11 12 RKCKLESS POLICY Twelve Million Pound Charge I Reuters Service) New York, Aug. 9Forty directors of the defunct Bank of thr United States are charged, m a £12.000.000 suit brought by the State against the Bank, with having- run fcb: Bank m "an improvident, careless and reckless87 words
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Article153 1931-08-11 12 Alleged Assailants* Confession Bhusawal. Any. 2. It is understood that ttftO alleged assailants of the late Lieutenant G. R. Hext and Lieutenant E. M. Shrehan have confessed to the police that they had been reading literature m rvgard to Bhagat Singh and his exploits, and decided to153 words
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186 1931-08-11 12 Calcutta. July 27. On receipt Of newi of the murder of Mr. R. R Garlic k. District and Sessions Judne. 24. Parganas. Mr. J. M. Sen Gunt lamed the foUowtng statement I am -truck dumb by the report of the out rage and murder186 words
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Article152 1931-08-11 12 Held lp at Tsinanfu by Bad Weather Renter*! Far Eastern Service I Shanghai. Aim. 10. Anxiety concerning the gaiety of the Count de Sibour continues. So far there is no D9WI of him. but it is thought probable that he has been forced down, m which152 words
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Article232 1931-08-11 12 Curious Affray m Rangoon Rangoon, Aug. 4. With a gash across his head, an ear half severed and several other injuries. Private Rant of the Buffs was taken back m a rickshaw to the Sale Barracks on Thursday night. I As the rickshaw puller went away without being232 words
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Article40 1931-08-11 12 Mr. C. C. Brown M.C.S.. has been appointed to act as Under Secretary, Straits Settlements. The Governor has appointed Mr. Quah Beng Kee 0.8. E., to be a member of Penang Harbour Board for a further period cf three "ears.40 words
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Article52 1931-08-11 12 GRANDSTAND COLLAPSE 400 Flood Refugees Killed Reuters Fm Eastern Servicej Hankow. An;. It. Investigations reveal that it was not the Union Mission Hospital which collapsed yesterday, but the grandstand on the Chinese Race course, which was adjacent. The arandstand was crowded with flood refuses when it collapsed,52 words
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Article338 1931-08-11 12 Disorders m European Cities. Bttlin. Aug. 2. The Ist of August was marked by bloody incidents. The appearance of the streets remained normal till 4 p.m. Communist processions formed then at various points m the town, especially m the eastern section, wh?re a crowd attacked two policemen, wounding338 words
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Article352 1931-08-11 12 King's Bench Disagree with Magistrate London. July 21. A BUUI who sells tAvcvpstake ttdtStfl is not in -i-essarily a rogue cr vagabond until the sale h.rs taken place. That m effect is the judgment of the King s Bench m the appeal by tiie police against352 words
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Article79 1931-08-11 12 I The Merchiston Rubber Estate harvested a crcp cf 465,388 lb. during the year ended March 31 (against 565.375 lb. during 1929-30). Und?r the modified system of tapping which ha* been instituted the estimate of crop far 1931 32 is 400,0001 b. There was a loss on the years working79 words
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Article1065 1931-08-11 12 PINCHED PRIESTS Depression Depletes the Rice Bowl 1 From Our Own Correspondent Ba.nxU.uk, Aug. 5. We are now entering the quiet time of the year. It is the season of the rains and the Buddhist Lent has begun. This latter lasts for three months, and is1,065 words
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Article296 1931-08-11 12 COMMERCIAL PROTEST Indian Government Arouse Criticism Bombay. Aug. 3. All hope of the early establishment of an air service connecting Karachi with Bombay. Madras and Colombo, has been given up. The Bombay Chamber of Commerce »v».ve received the following reply from the Government of India to their296 words
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Article458 1931-08-11 12 His Views on Hindu-Moslem Problem Bombay. July 11. "The question of all questions if whether India can put up a united frcnt at the Round Table Conference when it reassembles m September. On that depends our success or failure The key to India's freedom li?s m458 words
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Article81 1931-08-11 12 Famous Dogs to Rescue Himalayan Travellers Ciereva. Aug. I. Tht j famous St. Bernard dcgs from th«> Ap may be rn«aged m rescuing travolUrs m distress m th<- Himalayan snows, as a result of the decision of the monks of the Grand St Bernard Hospice to build81 words
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Article24 1931-08-11 12 |R< ..ter's S:rvicel New York. Aur. A message from Para (Brazil) .states that the Do. X is delayed indefinitely awaiting a new motor.24 words
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Article72 1931-08-11 12 MOST SKKHMs Martial i, IIV Havana MAN! \l;i; (Sls IReut A Havana Men tk Cuba has announ. r most serious rfv.»l,,i: island miht 1917 Two persons v,,. by Government for. spiraey and m«m A rtrtrt cm t w N |o UMrtein th pn towtaf tin- Qovcnumiu to.72 words
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Article215 1931-08-11 12 The follow MiL n Raines Library durtn Alington (Adrian) i. Stanley Williams Archer (Owen I m Barcynska (Countessi A v. perience Bell <j.j Lain <■ Biing rifyn m Cq Ghasßbera <R w oti am I Chartrru (L.i Alias Urn Daniel (Roland) 1)' id Dilnot < Frank* The Storm215 words
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Article95 1931-08-11 12 Sir l>. Miwson's Nst Tobacco Suppl) 1., nd'ii I The D.m tin OM BtKSJ expkirei Capt Docks t. -(i.'v utter Antan U Bir Douglas lla« pedition. was not I I ship m AustraHs The Captain and ere« London when the W) the i rev clanih. red lives.95 words
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Article22 1931-08-11 12 Nino Killed at LiK.it yowu I md their chaul I their motor I h'Vtl crosin. t < rk diiiont I22 words
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Article16 1931-08-11 12 Austr.il' '»> (ut Tin- Judges ;>" Primr MlnMei v redaction of wUuy mid k. w*»< pJitd16 words
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Article277 1931-08-11 13 Malayan Records Broken [Prom Our Own Correspondent] Ipoh, Au*. 9At Perak athletic championships on Saturday at Ipoh there was an unprecedented crowd. Entries, though meagre owing to the counter attraction of the Qlugor Shield sports at Penang were of good quality, resulting m one Malayan record being broken277 words
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Article138 1931-08-11 13 Large Entry of Teams and Marksmen [From Our Own Correspondent] Penang, Aug, 9. Over 70 individual competitors and 50 teams entered for the Penang Bisley meeting which opened on Saturday. The Chinese Company won three out of four events fired off. Service Aggregate Diliberate: Pte. Ooi Choot Eik138 words
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Article138 1931-08-11 13 Scottish Half Mile Championship [From Our Own Correspondent] [By Dutch Air Mail] London. July 21. In the aquatic gala held under the auspices of the Step Rock Amateurs Swimming Club on Saturday. Willie Burns, Glasgow Police, holder of the half-mile championship retained his title. There were eight entrants, and138 words
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Article141 1931-08-11 13 Sixteen Dollars for His First Fight When Jack Dempsey read m the papers m Los Angeles the other day that Gene Tunney received but 60 dollars for his first fight he let loose a hearty laugh. "That's nothing," said Jack. "I fought for less than 50 dollars141 words
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Article554 1931-08-11 13 S. Africans Win Scottish Titles [Prom Our Own Correspondent] [By Dutch Air Mail] London, July 21. The South African Davis Cup team won the Singles and Doubles m the Scottish Championships, which were concluded at Peebles on Saturday. V. G. Kirby beat N. G. Farquharson by 6—2, 13—11554 words
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Article56 1931-08-11 13 TUESDAYS TIES "A" Singles Handicap Chua Choon Leong vs. Cheong Chee Lim. Yap Ah Hyan vs. Chua Choon Sim. "B" Singles Handicap Lim Choon Tee vs. Tan Beng Hian. Chew Keow Bock vs. B. H. Chua to finish. "C" Singles Handicap Chee Kong Tet vs. Yeo56 words
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Article92 1931-08-11 13 [Reuter's Service 1 New York, Aur. 8. Latest baseball results are as foHow: NATIONAL LEAGUE Philadelphia 13: New York 5. Boston 3: Brooklyn 2. Pittsburgh 9. Cincinnatti 3. St. Louis 8: Chirr go 0. AMERICAN LEAGUE Chicago 2: St. Louis 0. NATIONAL LEAGUE New York, Aug. 9. Boston92 words
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Advertisement232 1931-08-11 13 jf^\< The f^ Great Tonic «T Lx a" or vitality J»E3/fc and Health As a rapid, safe and sure re-builder of strength, vigour, and real fitness after illness, or as a restorative that makes you feel that it's good to be alive, Hall's Wine has never been equalled. As as232 words
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Advertisement336 1931-08-11 13 In tubes for the Hand-bag or Pocket "'HAZELINE' SNOW" (Trade Mark) This delicately perfumed preparation is quickly absorbed by S^_ an< vanisJlcs without leaving: a trace of greasmess. Throughout the day, always keep a tube with you ready for immediate use Buy a pot for home use and a tube336 words
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Advertisement974 1931-08-11 14 BLUE FUNNEL LINE. REGULAR PASSENGER CARGO SERVICES. EXPRESS SERVICE MARSEILLES, LONDON A N. CONTINENT FORTNIGHTLY. YVFKKXY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT. Thrice Monthly Service Liverpool. Havre and Glasgow. Route subject to alteration without notice. WEEKLY SERVICE LONDON AND N. CONTINENT Due. Sails t ANTENOR For Marseilles. London. R'dam. H'burg Glasgow974 words
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Advertisement569 1931-08-11 14 Ellerman Bueknall Steamship Co., Ltd. (Incorporated m BugHuid) "ELLERMAN" LINE PASSENGER AND FREIGHT SERVICES TO UNITED KINGDOM AND CONTINENT. (WUk FORTS AND SUEZ CANAL). OUTWARDS. TO HONG KONG, SHANGHAI AND JAPAN. s.s. CITY OP KHIOS sept 1 s.s. CITY OP WORCESTER Oct. 12 HOMEWARDS. M.s. CITY OF LILLE For Marseilles,569 words
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Advertisement497 1931-08-11 14 P. &> O. British India and Apcar Lines (Incorporated m England). MAIL, PASSENGER AND CARGO SERVICES. PENINSULAR AND ORIENTAL S. N. CO UNDER CONTRACT WITH HIS MAJESTY'S GOVEttna*. LONDON AND FAR EAST MAIL SERVKT EXT OUTWARDS FROM LONDON FOR CHINA japm Due Tonnace. Singapore. Tonn.^. si J*T 1931. >lt ****t497 words
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Advertisement717 1931-08-11 15 0 S. K. Line. HKOFr AFRICA, NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA AND INDIA. x ,o \i\i.i UW ANOBLM and \fciv YORK (BUXOM FreiKht Scrv^cej i Pmm w,,k i trroni Kobe) Sept 13 rtUUi IMKI LONDON. Rotterdam. Hamburg. (Bremen) and Antwero 1 via Colombo v Au«. 1« 17 rtSOS \IU^ Ml{l I"""**.717 words
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Advertisement440 1931-08-11 15 j^} DOLLAR STEAMSHIP LINES, LTIW^f ■f( SAILING NOTICK \Vm j\\ PRESIDENT LINERS. IW Ml TO MARSEILLES. NEW YORK AM) BOSTON \\m I KROM SINGAPORE AND PENANG via COLOMBO \IM 111 Sl Rz PORT un/unmiA. vxr, k> Ml I r Spore. Sport-. Fenaii X n York •l^L I Pre. ASam« Aug.440 words
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Advertisement829 1931-08-11 15 K. P. M. KOMNKLIJKE PAKETVAART MAATSCHAPPU. f ROYAL PACKET NAVIGATION COMPANY OF BATAVIA.) (Incorporated m Holland.) UNDER CONTRACT WITH THE NETHERLANDS INDIAN OOVKRNaCUn Telephone No. 5451, with sub-connections to.— Passage, Freight*. Transhipment, Marine Departments and Managers desl. Kepresentatlves m the Btr»lta Settlements (Singapore and Penan* > of the TRAVELLERS OFFICIAL829 words
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Article535 1931-08-11 16 The Week's Round m Holland The bells of Holland must be the hardestworked of any m the world. On a still day it seems impossible to get out of hearing of one that it celebrating something or other m one of the several villages within a535 words
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Article186 1931-08-11 16 Remarkable African Athletes Startling news concerning high jumping m Africa has just reached an old athlete, Joe Links, m London. According to Mr. J. W. .^come, the missionary, who has crossed Central Atrica alono and unarmed many times, there are men capable of beating the186 words
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Advertisement546 1931-08-11 16 Burns Philp Line. (Incorporated m Australia). FOR BRISBANE, SYDNEY AND MELBOURNE via JAVA, DARWIN AND THURSDAY ISLAND. Regular monthly sailings by the well-known steamer MARELLA (7.375 tons) and the S.S. MANGOLA (3,352 tons). [Cargo only.] •j. MARELLA is one of the largest and finest steamers trading to Australia Cabins de546 words
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Advertisement16 1931-08-11 16 SINGAPORE SHIPCHANDLERY COMPANY. SHIPCHANDLERS. SHIPBROKERS. COMMISSION AGENTS Offices MAYNARIKS BUILDING* 11, Battery Road. Telephone No. 6435.16 words
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Advertisement475 1931-08-11 16 KERR STEAMSHIP Co/l (Incorporated m U.B.AJ GENERAL AGENTS. NEW YORK SERVICE. Regular Freight Service to Boston, N ew y Philadelphia and Baltimore (via Suez) Sail, M.S. SILVERPALM In Port Aug. 17 T, M.S. SILVERTEAK Sept. 1 Sept *Kj MS. SILVERSANDAL Sept. 22 Sept 28 Por rat^s and particulars please apply475 words
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Miscellaneous653 1931-08-11 16 MAIL DESPATCHES BY TRAIN Kuala Pahang, Pekan, Sungei Lembing and Kuan tan (via Gemas and Jerantut) every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. 6 ajn. Bangkok every Thursday 0 a.m. Kota Tinggi, Seremban, Kuala Lumpur Ipoh, Taiping, Penang and Kedah and Lower Siam 6 a.m. Kelantan every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday653 words
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Miscellaneous96 1931-08-11 16 Silverpalm, Brit. 3385, from New York 10. for Port Swettenham 17. Perseus. Brit. 6335, from Swansea 10, for Vladivostock via China and Japan 11. Atreus, Brit. 4280, from Macassar 10. for Boston and New York 12. Kajang, Brit. 1246, from Sandakan 10, for B. North Borneo ports 15. Perak, Brit.96 words
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Article78 1931-08-11 17 M: A Hunch. Mrs. W Bakker. Mrs d Pool and child. Mrs Ann Yook Long. Mr. Muriel and daimhter. Miss I .<■ Hon 80. Mr. R G. Jones. Mr. H. Hoekom. Mr Mas Mrs H. S. Braddell and Mr W Purmer. Mr. L. \i. R N Isaac, Mr.78 words
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Article62 1931-08-11 17 taitenor on Wednesday I M:> W C Hu^gard. Mm H Rajah of Sarawak, Mr. Hayward and child. Dr. Mr J H Clarke. Mr. C. F. N. I I' Spencei Mrs F Kilburn and Marshall. Mr D. G. Wood. Mr R W Beall, Mr. M. H. r Gucht. Major62 words
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Article255 1931-08-11 17 FWuig Canoes m Distress off Colombo Colombo. Aui;. :j. Bshtaf canoes which left TillllW of Dehiwela. ratuwa on Sunday morning. gate— one of the worst r I long time— which .swept over the i ast south of Colombo last eceived m Colombo this I fourteen fishing boat 3.255 words
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Article997 1931-08-11 17 AFTER 17 YEARS Naval History Repeats Itself To-day, a British cruiser squadron undei the command of Rear-Admiral Astley Rushton, leaves on a visit of ceremony to the German Navy at Kiel Harbour, writes Commander Stephen King-Hall m the Daily Express or July 3. Seventeen years ago997 words
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Article839 1931-08-11 17 QUARTERLY RETURNS Lowest Figures For 44 Years Quarterly returns of shipbuilding compiled by Lloyd's Register, which take into account ships of 100 tons gross and upwards, show that on June 30 there were under construction m Great Britain and Ireland 101 vessels, of 555,603 tons. These839 words
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Article201 1931-08-11 17 To Call at Straits During 13,000 Miles Tow London, July 16. The large floating dock built by Swan, Hunter and Wigham Richardson. Limited, for the Harbour Board of Wellington. New Zealand, left the Tyne yesterday, drawn by the tug? Zwarte Zee and Roode Zee. owned by the201 words
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Advertisement344 1931-08-11 17 The Mew fix «N SCENIC ROUTE "v\ Through Natures Wonderland— The Carmdian Rockies Cross Canada from Vancouver by the route of th# lowest altitude and easiest gradient of any transcon SbfiJT i Ce !S highCSt CanadVn R ock peaks and the rugged wonde-s of Jasper National Part For Booklets and344 words
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Advertisement190 1931-08-11 17 MESSAGERIES MARITMES. Under contract with the French Oovernmenl MAIL STEAMERS. To MarseUles via Colombo. Djibouti and Port Said. ANDRE LEBON 13,«81 tons Aug. 12 ANGERS 9 846 tong Aug To Marseilles via Madran. Pondiehciry. Colombo. Djibjuti and ?ort Said. AMBOISE 3500 to^ Aug 17 lo >«i«.,i,. Hone Kuni. Shanrhal. Kobo190 words
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Article130 1931-08-11 18 THE Singapore Free Press (Dailyiand Weekly Editions). Head Office UH ROBINSON ROAD, SINGAPORE. Telephone: MM. Cable Address: ADVERTISER, SINGAPORE. The premier morning daily m Malaya. Delivered with the Chota Hazri each morning. Latest ntws, latest telegrams and latest announcements. London rubber and tin cables appear daily. Special features include pictures,130 words
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Article717 1931-08-11 18 "I AM BLACKMAILED" £9,588 Insurance Claim Fought London July Z. Pieces of coal m place of vanished, jewels, a letter alleging Blackmail, and a suggestion that a fraud plot was forged m Marseilles these were some of the astonishing incidents m an action by717 words
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Article369 1931-08-11 18 Popular Shortwave Radio Stations The following is a list of stations which can be received m Singapore daily:— Java Stations: Bandoeng PLM 24.46 metre from about 5.20 p.m. gramophone records and telephony tests with Sydney, Australia, and other stations. Usual call after records "Hullo Sydney." Tanjong Priok,369 words
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Article65 1931-08-11 18 The studio orchestra of Radio Saigon. und< r the direction of M. Andre Soyer. will bro.\dca t the following programme of music to-ni^ht Marche Guilltrette. VandersmLssen; Le Timbi d'Argent, Saint-Saons; Chant d'Automne tlor violin. Mac. Simone Chefnay) Tchaikowsky: Valse romantique. D. de Sevcrac Une JourMC a capri. Sudessi;65 words
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Article101 1931-08-11 18 Iceland's Programme of Development Reykjavik. Plans mc Well m hand for th effective ixploitation of Iceland"* hot springs Thr qovernmrnt and the munk -ipalitie* VCVB authorised some time ago tv take over all the hot springs and a hundred of them m thr southern part of101 words
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Article131 1931-08-11 18 Jafcei Woinrs Nipp* Candidut* [Prom oui <> i Although we i ;«mi the Channel thi no men tntnli most intereattni trail Lyons shop :< unooi oChei hs <A licr and at this tiu \u longer than ;i q cho i f-r from inn i up for hii131 words
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Article45 1931-08-11 18 I with Its >t< .-Hi being bunt md to the ii.-p.t..i M [acak lo start with bfds. Pfttienb bra «i:...(»v ftC tfi» KM.NI Md btalned unA ...j UlMilWlllW WIU Ctbrn will <*■ butt Hoth imi -'Iprtogs md -.11 hk.K to b^-oin. (hn-UKM the NA N A45 words
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Advertisement368 1931-08-11 18 SUBSCRIPTION RATES. (Payable m Advance). DAILY EDITION. WEEKLY EDITION. Singapore. Singapore. Singapore. Singapore. Monthly $2.5(1 t&M Monthly $1.00 SIJuT Quarterly 7.50 9.00 Quarterly 108 4.50 V 2 Yearly 15.00 18.00^ 2 Yearly 6.00 9.00 Yearly 30.00 36.00 X Yearly 12.00 18.00 Including Including Postage). Postage). Single Copies 10 Cents. Single368 words
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Advertisement676 1931-08-11 18 BANKING. BANKING. CHARTERED BANK MERCANTILE BANK OF OF INDIA, AUSTRALIA AND CHINA. IMTII A I TT\ (Incorporated m England by Royal Charter) llliilA, LIU. (Incorporated m England i Paid up capital m 600,000 shares of £5 each £3,000,000 Capital C 3 000 000 Reserve Fund £4,000,000 Subscribed iWuoo Reserve Liability676 words
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Advertisement165 1931-08-11 18 msURAWrT^' THE /fftk SOUTH [(M| BRITISH INSURANT. COMTANI i M| FIRE. MARINE, T^l MOTOR CAB mauNci icema M LOWEST Cl KRKNT R ATFv L C. MAI?< n on,, EASTERN UNITED Assi-RAM -r. mtronnioj PIRE, MARINE MOTOR (\it AND PERSONAL ACCIDKM INBURANCE. L (i JOHNSON Ira] Mar head orm i M165 words
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207 1931-08-11 19 Average Altl(h 1930 19 n .—> j -s g A %o s ssr O1! 3 2 r: 14^ s Copra <Sundned. ,4, pikul 7.81 5.72 5.67 5.9fi 5.6! 478 423 Damal N «2» S pikul 36.68 25.25 22.50 24 12 >5 00 430207 words
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Article649 1931-08-11 19 font raction of Eastern i rade Meeting o! tbc P Limited w;i.s held Inchcape, 'chairman .<:>fi. Mid: I rt-- ibillty m ail marketa i the economic eontrading throughout the irrted on Imi sorry review saw no imi:\ every difficulty nmodtty print have iarly the prices649 words
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Article315 1931-08-11 19 A Welvome Rise of Prices Rangoon. Aug. 2. Tin- week ttl one of continuous excitement in* the rice market. «nd prices were forced up steadily right up to Saturday forenoon. At the close of xhv previous week Kanaungtoe quality September stood round about Rs. 222. and on Saturday315 words
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Article183 1931-08-11 19 A Lack of Demand Reported C aim rce and industry were m the throes Of an acute denression during the financial fsar 1930-31. which was probably unparalleled m iUs Intensity and the widespread nature of its re-actions, says the Controller of the Currency m India m reviewing th183 words
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Article20 1931-08-11 19 Henry Poid declares that we must have a new cit-al m business. Well, that's better than ■< new (Me. Boston Herald.20 words
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Article114 1931-08-11 19 Cialvanising Restriction Corpse I Renter's Service I London, Auk- 10. The Amsterdam correspondent of tlv Financial Times understands that the Dutch Government has now decided upon the policy it will follow regarding rubber restriction, but an official announcement will only be made after the arrival of the114 words
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Article139 1931-08-11 19 LYALL EVATTS DAILY REPORT Mining Shares Firmer Singapore. Aug. 10. The tin market baa opened the week by a rise of m the local price and mining shares are consequently firmer, although there is not yet much expansion to business. Penawats opened at 66. sellers, but later made 66. Kucha".;139 words
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Article338 1931-08-11 19 Results of Recent Experiments Some interesting observations are made on I the changes occurring during storage of rubbers prepared by evaporating latex ("whole rubbers'*), m a paper by R. Riebl (Archief. 1930. 14. 421 The rubbers m question are Kerbosch rubber made by slow evaporation and338 words
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Article26 1931-08-11 19 Considering the years of vicissitude and struggle spent m reaching Brazil, wouldn't it be as well if the DO-X settled down and became naturalized? Detroit "News.26 words
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Article503 1931-08-11 19 Exclusive Sale of Rubber Lonion, July 16. In the Court of Appeal before Lords Justices Scrutton. Greer and Slesser. an appeal by Gov. Wilson and Stanton. of Rood-lane. E.C.. against the judgment of Mr. Justice MacKinnon on 18th March m an action which the company brought against Dunlop503 words
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Article75 1931-08-11 19 Rugby. Aug. 8. Foreign exchanges are: Amsterdam. 12.04',. Athens 375. Bombay Is. 5-, d.. Berlin 20.. Brussels 34.83-,. Bucharest 817. Rio 3 1 Buenos Aires- 31 ii«. Copenhagen 18.16-^. Geneva 24.87, Hflstngfora 192 Ho:i;i Kong Is., Lisbon 110*. Madrid 56.55, Milan 92.80. Monte Video 22 1,, New York* 475 words
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Article93 1931-08-11 19 More than 15,000,000 ft. of rubber flooring of varied design will be installed m th? United States this year. These installation, will include the dens, corridors, kitchens, breakfast rcoms, bathrooms and even living rooms la spacious homes; corridors and rooms m .schools and hospitals, stores, barbershops and public buildings. Large93 words
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Article374 1931-08-11 19 To-Day 'Ss Price Changes EXCHANGE RATES August 10. SELLING London. 4 months' sight 3 29 32 London, 3 months' sight 2'3 7 s London. 60 days' sight 2 3 27 32 London, 30 days' sight 2 3 13 16 London, demand 23 23 32 London. T. T. 2 3 11374 words
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62 1931-08-11 19 A u trust 10th.. 12 o'rlork uiwn. Ruyrrv SHlrrt. R.S.S. equal to London Standard. Spot B'v 8«. Standard R.S.S. on Tender Aug. B'< 8«^ Sept. n\ Bri8 r i Oct-Det-. B~* Jan-Mar. 9«v 9 S Tone oi Market Dull. Latest Cable: Ix>ndon Spot sheet 262 words
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Article931 1931-08-11 19 MONDAY, AUGUST 10. 1931. LOANS Spore Municipal 5 p.c. of 193A red. 1956 66 $22 000.000 107 107", Spore Municipal 5 p.c. -I 1928 red 1948-68 $21,000,000 105' i 160 rl 6'pore Municipal 4% p.c. of 1930 red. 1970-80. $2,000,000 101% Hi2\ rd 6.8. P.M.B. 5 p.c.931 words
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Article71 1931-08-11 19 Notwithstanding thr cessation of tapping during May. the output of tlvo Selangor United Rubber Estates increased from 642.*****) m 1929-30 to 692.7571 b. m the year enden March 31 last. The accounts show a lass at £655 a profit of £7.073). which induces the amount to be carrtrd forward ti>71 words
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Advertisement73 1931-08-11 19 Ksstts «ceed $12,000,006 Umnmm In force o^r 538,000.m The Great Eastern Life Assurance Co., Ltd (Incorporated to the BtraJU Settlements. HEAD OFFICE: Winchester House. Singapore LONDON OFFIOK: 37. Old Jewry. 8.0 a. Company has £20.000 deposited with the Supreme Courx of England and compiles with tbe Brttlab Lite Assurance Oompanlea73 words
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Article139 1931-08-11 20 THE LEADING BATSMEN Sutcliffe m Two Big Partnerships (FREE PRESS SERVICE COPYRIGHT] Lortdon. Aug. 1%. Although K. S. Duleepsinhji. the Sussex captain, has the biggest aggregate for the season SutclifTe is easily at the top of the averages, having scored 2276 runs with an average of139 words
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Article336 1931-08-11 20 Duleepsinhji and Sutcliffe m Oval Test Further details of the seccnd Test match between England and the New Z?alcnders at the Oval show that SutclifTe and Duleepsinhji. who laid the foundation of victory, cam? j together with the total at 84 for 1. The pair had to336 words
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Article233 1931-08-11 20 Sutcliffe folicwed up this great display by another :plendid innings for Yorkshire during which he helped Percy Hclmes to establish a new first wicket record m the matches against Lancashire the two putting together 323 before Sutcliffe. who made 195. was out. to a brilliant catch by233 words
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Article51 1931-08-11 20 Maryborough Beat Rugby by Seven Wickets London, July 30. To-day the match bttween Rugby and Marlborough which commenced yesterday at Lord's ended m a win for Marlborough by seven wicket The following wre the scores: Rugby 92. and 175; Marlborough 206 (Gemmill 8 for 45). and 62 for51 words
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Article55 1931-08-11 20 Japanese Woman Athlete Dies Tokio. Auk. 2. The famous all-round woman athlete. Miss Kinue Hitomi, died of pleurisy to-day. She was a frail looking woman, but was possessed of unbounded vitality. On her last tour of Europe she won numerous laurels. She held the world records for 20055 words
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Article263 1931-08-11 20 A TOP-HAT TRICK Retnam's Four Wickets With Four Balls The extraordinary feat by T. E. K. Retnam of taking four wickets with successive deliveries was the outstanding feature of the match between the Ceylon Sports Club and Indian Association on the C.S.C. ground on Sunday. «etnam took263 words
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297 1931-08-11 20 The Combined Schools XI were easily beaten m their match against the SRC. on Sunday, owing, principally, to the excellent bowling of P. DAlmeida. who took five wickets for 9 runs. S.R.C.: C. A. PeUrson c Lewis b Ess 4: P. D" Almeida b Ferreira297 words
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Article189 1931-08-11 20 The Dark Blues' Recovery London. July 16. Although Oxford has shown a definite improvement this year, it has still oeen beaten by 14 events to 11 m the University sporting contests for the year which has just ended. Of what may be described as the more important189 words
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Article68 1931-08-11 20 [Reuter's Service 1 London, Aug. 10. Latest baseball results are as follow: NATIONAL LEAGUE AMERICAN LEAGUE Brooklyn 4, New York 9. Cincinnatti 6. Pittsburgh 2. Cincinnatti 4, Pittsburgh 8 Bcstcn 5. Philadelphia 4. Boston 6, Philadelphia 3. 'St. Louis 0, Chicago 1. New York 3. Philadelphia 5. Washington68 words
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Article390 1931-08-11 20 TAIPING MEETING Results of Yesterday's Races fFram Ou* Owr Correspondent) Taipin^, Aug. 10. The results of to-day's races were as follow. Race I—Polo1 Polo Ponies Amateur Riders— Catch Weights) (About 3 Purs.). FIREFLY (To 'Muda) 1 JADl.(Bahari) 2 JAY A (Zambri) 3 Won by 2 lengths; third390 words
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Article293 1931-08-11 20 The Cardosa Cup Race After last week-end, when the B class spent two days voyaging round Singapore Island, it was perhaps not to be surprised at that only six, of the fleet of ten B boats, turned out on Sunday to sail m the first race for the293 words
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Article85 1931-08-11 20 Britain Beat France by 67 Points to 53 I ondcn. Aug. i At the Colombe Stadium to-day England beat France by 67 points to 53 m the ninth AngloFrench international athleMr meeting There was an exciting contest m the 1.500 metres. Ladoumergue, the world's record holder at the85 words
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Article14 1931-08-11 20 The match between the Anglo-Chinese School I and S.C.C. II takes place to-day.14 words
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Article219 1931-08-11 20 Jubilant Enthusiasm m Ipoh I From Our Own Correspondent] Ipch. Aug. 10 The Perak footballers travelled up to Ipoh amid scenes of the wildest enthusiasm at the wayside stations till a climax was reached at Ipoh yesterday, trie tra4n steaming m amidst a pandemonium of cracker firing,219 words
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Article75 1931-08-11 20 A very successful year was reported at the annual meeting of the Malayan Football Association held at the Selangor Club on Saturday. The resignation of Mr. W. D. Mayor. who is going home on leave, was accepted and Mr. W. W. Dean, of Singapore, was appointed m his75 words
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Article165 1931-08-11 20 Racecourse G.C. Beat Singapore G.C. The following ?re the results of the match played on Sunday between the Singapore Golf Club and the Race Course Golf Club. S.G.C. names mentioned first: Eldred and Buchnnan 0. Ibrahim and Morita IV Stevens and Mundell 0. Lim and Rappa 1. McCnven and165 words
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Article130 1931-08-11 20 KEPPEL CLP The above qur lined for the Keppel Cup and the draw for the first round wtD be announced later. BALL SWEEPS Saturday. A Class H. Hall 41 5 36 W. P. Douglas 42 6 36 Sunday: A Class A. F. Dale 42 6 36 Saturday:130 words
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Article56 1931-08-11 20 The Men's Monthly Medal was played on August Bth and 9th. The following were the best returns: Captain J. B. Cowie, One Down R. B. Gotch, Three F. E. Rowland Three One ball sweep was won by J. B. Cowie and the other was divided among four56 words
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Article122 1931-08-11 20 The August Ladies' Bogey competition was played yesterday afternoon and resulted m a win for Mrs. W. L. Stevens m "A" Division and m a tie between Mrs. J. S. English and Miss P. Salmond m "B'* Division. Altogether fifty-one cards were taken out and the122 words
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